74 Songs About Music (Pop, Rap & More)

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74 Songs About Music (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Latest Songs About Music

1. WASTING TIME by Brent Faiyaz

Artist: Brent Faiyaz
Album: Wasteland
Year: 2022

The song is about a relationship that is falling apart and the person is trying to figure out what went wrong. They are wasting time trying to figure it out and they are not sure if they will ever find the answer.

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2. family ties by Kendrick Lamar, Baby Keem

Artist: Kendrick Lamar, Baby Keem
Album: The Melodic Blue
Year: 2021

The song is about the importance of family, friends, and community. Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem rap about how these ties can help us through tough times and how they can make us stronger.

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II. R&B Songs About Music

1. Let’s Stay Together by Al Green

Artist: Al Green
Album: Let’s Stay Together
Year: 1972

The song is about a couple who are in love and want to stay together forever. The man is telling the woman that he will always love her and wants to be with her forever.

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2. I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye

Artist: Marvin Gaye
Album: In the Groove
Year: 1968

The song is about a man who is hearing rumors that his girlfriend is cheating on him. He is trying to figure out if the rumors are true, and if they are, he wants to know why she would do that to him.

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3. The Boy Is Mine by Monica, Brandy

Artist: Monica, Brandy
Album: Never Say Never
Year: 1998

The song is about two women who are fighting over a man. They both claim that the man is theirs, and they are not willing to let him go.

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4. Untitled (How Does It Feel) by D’Angelo

Artist: D’Angelo
Album: Voodoo
Year: 2000

The song is about a man who is trying to seduce a woman. He is telling her how good it will feel if she lets him touch her.

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5. Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye

Artist: Marvin Gaye
Album: Let’s Get It On
Year: 1973

The song is about two lovers wanting to have sex. The man is trying to convince the woman to have sex with him, and he eventually succeeds.

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6. At Last by Etta James

Artist: Etta James
Album: At Last!
Year: 1960

The song is about a woman who has finally found her true love after a lifetime of searching. She is overjoyed and grateful to have found him, and she promises to love him forever.

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7. Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye

Artist: Marvin Gaye
Album: Midnight Love & The Sexual Healing Sessions
Year:

The song is about a man who is trying to heal his broken heart by having sex. He is hoping that by doing this, he will be able to forget about the woman he loves and move on.

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8. What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye

Artist: Marvin Gaye
Album: What’s Going On
Year: 1971

The song is about peace and love and the problems that come with them. Gaye is asking what’s going on with the world and why there is so much hate. He wonders why we can’t all just get along and live in peace.

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9. If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys

Artist: Alicia Keys
Album: The Diary of Alicia Keys
Year: 2003

If I Ain’t Got You is a song written and performed by Alicia Keys. It was released in February 2004 as the second single from her second studio album, The Diary of Alicia Keys. The song peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and became Keys’ second consecutive single to top the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It also peaked at number one in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

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10. I’m the One by DJ Khaled

Artist: DJ Khaled
Album: Grateful
Year: 2017

In the song, Khaled boasts about his accomplishments and how he is the one that people should look up to. He also talks about how he is the one that people should come to when they need help or guidance.

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11. Fantasy by Mariah Carey

Artist: Mariah Carey
Album:
Year:

The song is about a woman’s fantasies of her perfect man. She imagines him to be everything she’s ever wanted and more. He’s her knight in shining armor and her Prince Charming. She knows that he’s not real, but she can’t help but daydream about him.

12. Humble by Kendrick Lamar

Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Album: DAMN.
Year: 2017

The song is about Kendrick Lamar’s journey to becoming a successful rapper. He talks about how he started out in the bottom, and how he had to work hard to get to where he is now. He also talks about how he is not going to forget where he came from, and how he is going to stay humble.

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13. The Boy Is Mine by Monica, Brandy

Artist: Monica, Brandy
Album: Never Say Never
Year: 1998

The song is about two women who are fighting over a man. They both claim that the man is theirs, and they are not willing to let him go.

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14. Waterfalls by TLC

Artist: TLC
Album: CrazySexyCool
Year: 1994

Waterfalls is a song about a young woman’s descent into drug dealing and the dangers that come with it. The song is narrated by her mother, who pleads with her to stop before she gets in too deep.

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15. End of the Road by Boyz II Men

Artist: Boyz II Men
Album: Cooleyhighharmony
Year: 1991

The song is about a relationship that has ended and the singer is trying to move on. He talks about how he is never going to forget her and how he loved her.

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16. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men

Artist: Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men
Album: Daydream
Year: 1995

The song is about a couple who are no longer together but still have love for each other. They remember all of the good times they had together, and although they are now apart, they know that they will always love each other.

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17. WASTING TIME by Brent Faiyaz

Artist: Brent Faiyaz
Album: Wasteland
Year: 2022

The song is about a relationship that is falling apart and the person is trying to figure out what went wrong. They are wasting time trying to figure it out and they are not sure if they will ever find the answer.

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18. Say My Name by Destiny’s Child

Artist: Destiny’s Child
Album: The Writing’s on the Wall
Year: 1999

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is cheating on her. She is trying to get him to say her name so she knows that he is thinking about her and not the other woman.

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III. Rock Songs About Music

1. I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

Artist: Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Album:
Year: 1981

The song is about a woman who loves rock and roll and is attracted to a man who is also a fan of the genre. She sings about how she loves the way he looks and how he makes her feel.

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2. Rolling in the Deep by Adele

Artist: Adele
Album: 21
Year: 2011

The song is about a failed relationship and how the person feels about it. They are angry and hurt, and they want the other person to feel the same way.

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3. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

Artist: Queen
Album: A Night at the Opera
Year: 1975

The song is about a man who has killed someone and is pleading with God to save him. He is reflecting on his life and how he got to this point. He is regretful and scared of what will happen to him.

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4. Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin

Artist: Led Zeppelin
Album:
Year: 7 November 1969

Whole Lotta Love is a 1969 song by English rock band Led Zeppelin. Written by bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones, guitarist Jimmy Page and singer Robert Plant, it is based on an earlier blues song and is credited to Page, Plant, and Jones. It was released as the opening track on the band’s second album, Led Zeppelin II, and reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.

5. Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin

Artist: Led Zeppelin
Album:
Year: 1971

The song is about a person’s journey to heaven. The person starts out by climbing a stairway, and as they climb, they are met by different beings who help them on their journey. Eventually, the person reaches the top of the stairway and is met by God, who welcomes them into heaven.

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6. Sympathy For The Devil by The Rolling Stones

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Album: Beggars Banquet
Year: 1968

The song is about the devil, and how he is not really a bad guy. He is just misunderstood.

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7. Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

Artist: Nirvana
Album: Nevermind
Year:

The song is about a teenager who is rebelling against society. He is tired of being told what to do and is sick of conformity. He is angry and wants to lash out. The song is a call to arms for all teenagers who feel the same way. It is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt misunderstood or lost.

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8. Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple

Artist: Deep Purple
Album: Machine Head
Year: 1972

The song is about a fire that broke out at a casino in Montreux, Switzerland.

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9. Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses

Artist: Guns N’ Roses
Album: Appetite for Destruction
Year: 1987

The song is about a young couple in love. The man recalls how he used to be wild and carefree, but now he is more responsible and settled down. He tells his girlfriend that she is his “sweet child o’ mine” and that he will always love her.

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10. Enter Sandman by Metallica

Artist: Metallica
Album: Metallica
Year: 1991

The song is about a person’s fear of going to sleep at night because they have nightmares. The person is trying to find a way to get rid of their nightmares.

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11. Paradise City by Guns N’ Roses

Artist: Guns N’ Roses
Album: Appetite for Destruction
Year: 1987

The song is about a person who is down on their luck and is looking for a place to call home. They find themselves in a city that is full of sin and corruption, but they find a place to stay and make a new home.

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12. Yesterday by The Beatles

Artist: The Beatles
Album:
Year:

The song is about a man who is struggling to deal with the loss of his love. He is trying to remember the good times they had together, but he can’t seem to get over her death.

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13. Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix

Artist: Jimi Hendrix
Album: Are You Experienced
Year: 1967

The song is about a person who is high on drugs and is experiencing a hallucination. The person is seeing purple haze and is not sure if it is real or not.

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14. Rock and Roll by Led Zeppelin

Artist: Led Zeppelin
Album:
Year: 1971

Rock and Roll is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin, released in 1971. It was composed by guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant for the band’s fourth studio album, Led Zeppelin IV. The song is an energetic rock and roll number that features Page’s guitar work and Plant’s powerful vocals.

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15. American Girl by Tom Petty

Artist: Tom Petty
Album: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Year: 1976

The song is about a young woman who is trying to find her way in life. She is from a small town and is looking for something more. She is searching for her place in the world and is hoping to find it in the big city.

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16. La Grange by ZZ Top

Artist: ZZ Top
Album: Tres Hombres
Year: 1973

“La Grange” is a song by the American rock band ZZ Top, from their 1973 album Tres Hombres. The song is named after a brothel in La Grange, Texas. The song was released as a single in July 1973 and peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.

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17. Listen to the Music by The Doobie Brothers

Artist: The Doobie Brothers
Album:
Year:

The song is about listening to music and enjoying life.

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IV. Rap Songs About Music

1. Rapper’s Delight by The Sugarhill Gang

Artist: The Sugarhill Gang
Album: Sugarhill Gang
Year: 1980

Rapper’s Delight by The Sugarhill Gang is a song about the joys of being a rapper. It talks about the money, the women, and the fame that come with the job. It also gives a shout out to all the other rappers out there.

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2. The Message by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five

Artist: Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
Album: The Message
Year: 1982

“The Message” is a song by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. The song is a warning to young people about the dangers of living in an inner city. The song is considered one of the first rap songs to deal with social issues.

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3. Fight the Power by Public Enemy

Artist: Public Enemy
Album: It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
Year: 1988

Public Enemy’s “Fight the Power” is a rallying cry against oppression and racism. The song urges listeners to stand up and fight against those who would keep them down, and it has become an anthem for social justice movements around the world.

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4. Straight Outta Compton by N.W.A.

Artist: N.W.A.
Album: Straight Outta Compton
Year: 1988

The song is about living in the tough neighborhood of Compton, California and how the police treat them unfairly. The song also contains profanity and violence.

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5. Gin and Juice by Snoop Dogg

Artist: Snoop Dogg
Album:
Year: 1993

The song is about a party where people are drinking gin and juice. Snoop Dogg is at the party and he is enjoying himself. He is surrounded by beautiful women and he is having a good time.

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6. California Love by Tupac Shakur

Artist: Tupac Shakur
Album: Greatest Hits
Year:

“California Love” is a song by Tupac Shakur, featuring Roger Troutman. The song was released as a single on December 28, 1995, and was later included on Tupac’s 1996 album All Eyez on Me. The song became one of Tupac’s signature songs and was his biggest hit at the time of his death, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

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7. Lose Yourself by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album:
Year: 2002

The song is about never giving up on your dreams, no matter how hard life gets. Eminem is rapping about how he used to be a nobody from Detroit, but he never gave up on his dream of becoming a successful rapper. He talks about how he used to have to hide his rhyming books from his mom, and how he used to have to borrow money from friends just to get by. But he never gave up, and now he’s one of the biggest rappers in the world.

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8. Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J

Artist: LL Cool J
Album: Mama Said Knock You Out
Year: 1990

“Mama Said Knock You Out” is a song by LL Cool J from his album of the same name. The song is about LL Cool J’s mother giving him advice to never give up in life and to never let anyone get the best of him. The song is considered a classic in the hip-hop genre and is one of LL Cool J’s most popular songs.

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9. In Da Club by 50 Cent

Artist: 50 Cent
Album: Get Rich or Die Tryin’
Year: 2003

The song is about going to a club and having a good time.

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10. Hotline Bling by Drake

Artist: Drake
Album: Hotline Bling
Year: 2015

The song is about a man who is missing his former lover and trying to reach out to her through a phone call. He is hoping to rekindle their relationship, but she is no longer interested.

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11. Passing Me By by The Pharcyde

Artist: The Pharcyde
Album:
Year:

The song tells the story of a young man who is in love with a girl who does not seem to notice him. He is heartbroken and feels that he will never be good enough for her.

12. Slow Down by Brand Nubian

Artist: Brand Nubian
Album: One for All
Year: 1990

The song is about slowing down and enjoying life. The lyrics talk about how life is too short to keep running around and not enjoying the moment.

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13. Grindin’ by Clipse

Artist: Clipse
Album:
Year: 2002

The song is about the hustle and grind of street life and making money. It is a tale of survival and determination, and how even when the odds are against you, you can still make it if you work hard enough. The song is also a celebration of materialism, and how having money and possessions can give you a sense of power and control.

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14. Ms. Jackson by OutKast

Artist: OutKast
Album: Ms. Jackson / Sole Sunday
Year: 2000

The song is about a man who is apologizing to his girlfriend’s mother for getting her daughter pregnant. He says that he is sorry for what he has done and that he will take care of the child.

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15. Mind Playing Tricks on Me by Geto Boys

Artist: Geto Boys
Album: We Can’t Be Stopped
Year: 1991

The song is about the speaker’s paranoia and how it causes him to see and believe things that are not really there. He talks about how his mind plays tricks on him, making him think that people are out to get him and that they are talking about him behind his back. He is afraid of going crazy and losing control, but he knows that he can’t keep living like this.

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16. family ties by Kendrick Lamar, Baby Keem

Artist: Kendrick Lamar, Baby Keem
Album: The Melodic Blue
Year: 2021

The song is about the importance of family, friends, and community. Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem rap about how these ties can help us through tough times and how they can make us stronger.

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V. Country Songs About Music

1. I Love This Bar by Toby Keith

Artist: Toby Keith
Album: Shock’n Y’all
Year: 2003

The song is about a bar that the narrator loves because it is a place where he can relax and be himself. He talks about how the bar is a second home for him and how the people there are like family. He talks about how the bar is a place where he can go to forget his troubles and how he will always love it.

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2. Country Girl (Shake It for Me) by Luke Bryan

Artist: Luke Bryan
Album: Tailgates & Tanlines
Year: 2011

The song is about a country girl who knows how to have a good time. She loves to dance and party, and she’s not afraid to get a little dirty. She’s the kind of girl who knows how to have a good time, no matter where she is.

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3. Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver

Artist: John Denver
Album: Poems, Prayers & Promises
Year: 1971

The song is about the beauty of West Virginia and the desire to be home. The singer longs for the simplicity of the country life and the peace that comes with it. The song has a nostalgic and wistful tone, and speaks to the longing for a simpler time and place.

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4. I Saw the Light by Hank Williams

Artist: Hank Williams
Album:
Year:

The song is about a person who has found God and has been saved by Him.

5. Jolene by Dolly Parton

Artist: Dolly Parton
Album: Jolene
Year: 1974

The song is about a woman who is pleading with another woman not to steal her man. She is begging her to leave him alone and not to take him away from her.

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6. Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash

Artist: Johnny Cash
Album:
Year:

The song is about a man who falls in love with a woman who is dangerous and passionate. She is like a ring of fire that burns everything she touches. The man knows that he is going to get hurt, but he can’t resist her.

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7. The Dance by Garth Brooks

Artist: Garth Brooks
Album: Garth Brooks
Year: 1989

The Dance is a song about life and how it is a never-ending cycle. The song talks about how we go through ups and downs, but in the end, life is a dance that we all must participate in. No matter what happens in life, we must keep dancing.

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8. Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks

Artist: Garth Brooks
Album: No Fences
Year: 1990

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and has lost his job, his money, and his girl. He goes to a bar to drink his sorrows away and runs into some old friends. They buy him a drink and he starts to feel better. He starts to sing a song about how he’s been down but he’s not going to stay down. He’s going to get back up and make something of himself.

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9. This Town Gets Around by Margo Price

Artist: Margo Price
Album: Midwest Farmer’s Daughter
Year: 2016

The song is about a small town where everyone knows everyone and nothing ever happens. The town gets around by gossip and rumor, and everyone is always in everyone else’s business.

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10. Check Cashin’ Country by Midland

Artist: Midland
Album: On the Rocks
Year: 2017

The song is about a guy who’s down on his luck and decides to rob a bank. He’s armed with a shotgun and takes hostages. He’s demanding cash and tells the teller to hurry up. The police arrive and he tries to make a run for it. He’s shot and killed.

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11. Copperhead Road by Steve Earle

Artist: Steve Earle
Album: Copperhead Road
Year: 1988

The song is about a Vietnam War veteran who turns to drug smuggling after he returns home. He eventually becomes a successful drug kingpin, but his life is ultimately cut short by violence.

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12. Come Home Soon by Brent Cobb

Artist: Brent Cobb
Album: Providence Canyon
Year: 2018

The song is about a man who is away from home and missing his loved ones. He is urging them to come home soon.

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13. Big Star by Kenny Chesney

Artist: Kenny Chesney
Album: No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems
Year: 2003

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is in love with someone else. The man is trying to figure out what to do and how to tell the woman that he loves her.

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14. Good Ol’ Boys Club by Kacey Musgraves

Artist: Kacey Musgraves
Album: Pageant Material
Year: 2015

The song is about how the good ol’ boys club in Nashville is filled with people who are all trying to get ahead and make it in the music industry. There are a lot of people who are trying to make it in the industry, but only a few make it to the top. The song is about how the good ol’ boys club is filled with people who are all trying to get ahead and make it in the music industry.

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15. I Play the Road by Zac Brown Band

Artist: Zac Brown Band
Album: You Get What You Give
Year: 2010

The song is about a man who is a musician and travels the country to play his music. He talks about how he loves the road and the places he gets to see. He also talks about how he has met some great people and made some great memories.

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16. Suitcase by Steve Moakler

Artist: Steve Moakler
Album: Steel Town
Year: 2017

The song is about a man who is leaving his home and all his belongings behind to start a new life. He has packed everything he needs into a suitcase, and he is ready to go. He is sad to be leaving his home and his memories, but he is excited for the new adventure that awaits him.

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17. This Is Country Music by Brad Paisley

Artist: Brad Paisley
Album: This Is Country Music
Year: 2011

This Is Country Music is a song about the love of country music and how it can bring people together. It talks about how country music is more than just a genre of music, but a way of life.

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VI. Pop Songs About Music

1. Can’t Stop the Feeling! by Justin Timberlake

Artist: Justin Timberlake
Album:
Year: 2016

The song is about Timberlake feeling happy and wanting to dance.

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2. Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

Artist: Ed Sheeran
Album: ÷
Year: 2017

The song is about a relationship between a man and a woman. They are attracted to each other and they want to have sex.

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3. Attention by Charlie Puth

Artist: Charlie Puth
Album: Attention
Year: 2017

The song is about a relationship that is falling apart and the singer is trying to get the other person’s attention. He is saying that he is not going to give up on them and he is willing to do whatever it takes to make things work.

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4. Something Just Like This by Coldplay, The Chainsmokers

Artist: Coldplay, The Chainsmokers
Album:
Year:

The song is about two people who are in love and want something just like what they have. They are content with what they have and don’t want anything more or anything less.

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5. Look What You Made Me Do by Taylor Swift

Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: reputation
Year: 2017

The song is about a relationship that has ended badly, with the protagonist accusing the other person of causing all the problems. She is angry and resentful, and vows to get revenge.

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6. Despacito by Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi

Artist: Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi
Album: Latin Cardio
Year: 2019

Despacito is a song by Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi. The song is about a man who is trying to seduce a woman. The song is sung in Spanish and has a catchy beat.

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